Assembly Technician (57119)

Job Summary

Performs entry-level assembly and preparation tasks for medical devices, following standard work instructions to ensure parts meet quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include placing rivets, securing parts with tape, and cleaning components.

Essential Job Functions

• Positions and places rivets between components to join parts accurately according to assembly requirements.
• Applies tape to secure components in their correct locations prior to permanent assembly or processing.
• Cleans parts and components thoroughly using approved methods, tools, and cleaning solutions.
• Performs visual inspections to verify parts are clean and properly prepared before moving to the next step.
• Maintains accurate production counts, routing forms, and logs.
• Keeps work areas, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Follows all safety rules, wears required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reports any safety hazards or quality defects immediately to the supervisor.
• Reliably reports to work on time, maintains acceptable attendance, and works overtime as needed.
• Performs other routine shop floor tasks as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to follow written and verbal step-by-step work instructions clearly.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle small rivets, tape, and precision parts.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.
• Able to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Able to wear required safety gear and handle basic cleaning materials.
• Able to read, write, and understand English.

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent general work experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or production environment is a plus, but entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Willingness to learn basic medical device assembly techniques.

Physical/Mental Involvement & Environmental Factors

• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, and reach. Must have good fine motor skills for handling small parts and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Mental Requirements: Ability to follow repetitive steps carefully, pay close attention to quality details, and work at a steady pace.
• Working Conditions: 100% inside an industrial manufacturing and assembly facility. Works near production equipment while wearing required protective equipment.